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SPANISH LAKE, Mo. (KMOX) - He advertised in the Thrifty Nickel that he wanted to buy guns, but instead a 79-year-old Spanish Lake man was tied up and had his weapons stolen.

When two men called saying they were outside his home in the 1700 block of June Drive at about 8 p.m. Wednesday, he opened his garage door to let them in. St. Louis County Police Officer Brian Schellman says that’s when the suspects pushed him down and tied him with a jump rope.

“A third man then entered into the garage, and all three men, while the gentleman was lying on the ground tied up, entered the residence and stole numerous firearms, jewelry and cash.”

The suspects loaded the loot into a vehicle and drove off. They remain at large.

The victim was not hurt.

Schellman says it’s another reminder to complete any anonymous transaction at a place where there are plenty of witnesses.